Tech Lead

Nearform

Technical Lead at Nearform responsible for leading software engineering teams to develop AI-enabled solutions and collaborating with clients. Ensure successful delivery of projects while upholding software development best practices.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonReactTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team.
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.
Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues.
Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.
Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in software engineering and 2+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, we are looking for professional experience with Golang and/or Python and a modern Frontend tech stack (React/ Angular/TypeScript).
Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks and platforms (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, etc.)
Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
Proven experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Terraform, Helm, and other cloud-native IaC technologies.
Deep understanding of observability practices, with practical experience using OpenTelemetry (OTel) and related tooling.
Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring.
Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.
Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices.
Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.
Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
Empathy and people skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
Flexible Time Off Package - We offer a flexible annual leave policy plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval.
Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
401k - We offer a 401k plan and match up to 4%, with no minimum entry requirements and immediate vesting of employers’ contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software EngineeringAgile MethodologiesTest-Driven DevelopmentVersion Control (Git)AI Application DevelopmentObservability PracticesCloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)Container OrchestrationFrontend Technologies (React, Angular, TypeScript)Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Soft Skills

EmpathyPeople Skills